These countries and areas of service encompass locations where Islam and Judaism both had their beginnings. These belief systems continue to hold great power and sway over the people who reside there. Ministry work continues in these areas though it is largely unpublished due to the sensitive nature that identification and proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ manifests. We are confident Jesus’ words are still as relevant as when He spoke them to His disciples when He promised He would, “build His church and the gates of hell would not prevail against it.” -Matthew 16:18